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P678 AHO

1996 Mitsubishi Legnum

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum100,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 AHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLegnum
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

grease around both front track rod ends

underside corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,412 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

grease around both front track rod ends

underside corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,260 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,324 miles

both wiper torn, handbrake travel high, both steering arms are worn, offside front wheel bearing worn and has play, rear disc corroded, front pads low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both wiper torn, handbrake travel high, both steering arms are worn, offside front wheel bearing worn and has play, rear disc corroded, front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 67,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake light has 1 bulb not working

steering rack arms have slight play

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Legnum?

Based on 3,624 MOT tests across 365 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,415
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 150
Steering rack gaiter split 139
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 134
position lamp(s) not working 114
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P678 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 100,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Legnum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P678 AHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Legnum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Legnum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P678 AHO is a 1996 Mitsubishi Legnum, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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